How to Build Bipartisan Support for Local Needs with Democratic Leader Mike Yin
About this episode
The episode discusses how Mike Yin builds bipartisan support for local needs in Wyoming, focusing on healthcare and housing challenges.
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Wyoming House Democratic Leader Mike Yin. They discuss how his district includes Jackson Hole -- one of the most beautiful and wealthiest places in the world, sitting alongside Grand Teton National Park. But beneath that natural beauty are serious challenges, from growing income inequality to limited access to affordable housing and healthcare. The conversation covers what it means to represent a community facing those realities while serving in one of the most Republican states in the country. Yin shares how he works across the aisle to build support for legislation that improves healthcare access, addresses housing affordability, and responds to local communities' needs. They also talk about Yin's path to elected office and the challenge of balancing public service with a full-time career, and his experience as the first Chinese American legislator in Wyoming history. Tune in to learn about governing across divides and finding ways to create change where it matters most. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:04] Introducing Wyoming State Representative Mike Yin and the community he serves. • [02:41] Governing in a legislature where…
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Coonerty
Guest: Mike Yin
Topics covered
- bipartisan support
- healthcare access
- housing affordability
- income inequality
- local governance
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Places: Wyoming, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park
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